Israel crossed the Red Sea and was heading for the Promised Land. Mrs. Rebekah Kauffman, along with her three children, accompanied Mr. Benjamin Kauffman, according to Moses’ direction toward Canaan. All of a sudden, she began to complain about everything. “I can’t stand this life of pilgrimage through the desert…” “We are walking to a […]
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One day, while talking to my father, God taught me something extremely important, and I have put it into practice ever since. My father said that he had been praying for God to put a guard over his mouth, his mind, his ears and his heart. And I kept thinking, wouldn’t this be the perfect
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The day Brazil plays in the World Cup draws near. The Brazilian team advances on the field, and they seem to be the only Brazilians to move for 90 minutes. This is all that most TV stations talk about. The example is followed by magazines, newspapers, websites and everything else. We could say that when
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A sick person is humbled because of his illness; A person whose finances are in ruins is humbled because of his condition; Parents are humbled by the misconduct of their children; Children are humbled by the misconduct of their parents… While pride promotes dishonor, humbleness precedes honor. But even so, pride does not go out
People have children without the slightest idea of where their souls will ultimately end up. Earth is the Place of Decision between eternal life and eternal death. Here people decide to follow the path of righteousness or unrighteousness, holiness or sin. The chances of getting to the Place of Righteousness are small. …because narrow is the gate
When weariness comes and discouragement tries to get a hold of faith; When the pain of the soul is unbearable because of a love not correspondent; When the words of persistence increase loneliness,and brings thedread of being alone; When doubt brings death threats and fear insists on staying; When worries prevent sleep; When friends fail
What difference does it make for the Almighty to cure someone with AIDS or an uncomplicated fever? Answer: None whatsoever! This proves that the problem of those who are sick and disappointed by medicine is not the disease itself. So what is the problem? Forgetfulness, lack of memory! The Sacred Text says: Jesus said, “Take
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“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. Matthew 5.13 This word is very strong! The word tasteless means: lacking flavor, bland. In a person’s spiritual life, as long
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Three consecutive times, the Lord commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous. Joshua 1 God does not partner with the weak and cowardly. The conquest of the Promised Land required firmness of character and determination. And isn’t it the same when it comes to taking possession of the Kingdom of Heaven? Jesus teaches that the
The Altar is a place for: – Surrender – Sacrifice – Alliances – Truth – Sincerity It is the place where we place ourselves in the dependence of God; It is the place where we place God above everything else; It is the place of the chosen few; It is the place for those
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